Stick Family

Saturday, October 3, 2009

Four Months Old!/ Cuatro Meses!

Mila and Lucca turned 4 months last Saturday! We had our 4 month appointment, (and shots :P), with the pediatrician on Tuesday, and everything looks great. Lucca weighs 14 lbs. now and Mila is at 13 lbs., 10 oz.-- all with exclusive breastfeeding, I have to add! No formula, no solids yet... I'm still so proud! Here are some of the things that the babies can do now:

* Smile and laugh at people who talk to them... and sometimes just at life in general. They really know how to appreciate the little things in life, like the panda bear on the play mat. :)

* Reach for and occasionally grab objects, (mostly Mommy's hair and earrings and Daddy's chest hair-- OUCH!!!). Thanks to Grammy, Mila now has a blankie that she LOVES to carry around. (Shameless plug-- You can get one just like it at http://www.grammystouch.com/ !)

* Slobber A LOT!! We think this may be a sign of some early teething coming up.. and we desperately hope that it's not!

* Put their hands in their mouths and suck on them if a pacifier isn't around. Sometimes they go ahead and jam their whole fist in there and then get this really ticked-off look when they gag themselves.

* Sleep a consistent 6 hours at night... often 7 hours. The record has been 7 1/2. Getting close to sleeping through the night!!

* Push up on forearms and look around during tummy time. Progress from just laying there and crying and/or sleeping!

* Hold head up, (although it's still a bit wobbly), and smile at people over Mommy or Daddy's shoulder. They love doing this..

* Make funny noises with their mouths like they're blowing a raspberry.

* Turn to Mommy and Daddy's voices when they hear them and track them from across the room.

* Scream like a banshee when the worst known tragedy in the world, (losing your pacifier), happens. Lucca's got this one down cold.

* Look at and occasionally smile at each other. Sweetest. Thing. Ever!!!!

That's all I can think of for now.. It just amazes me the things that they're already able to do for not even being that old!

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What Are They Doing Now?/ Que Estan Haciendo Ahora?

I decided to add this section to keep everyone updated on the new little things that Mila and Lucca are doing. I will try to update it more frequently than the blog, so check back often to keep up with the twins! Hope you like it! :)

March 17- When he gets angry, Lucca has started clenching his fists, scrunching up his face, and making a loud grunting sound as his face turns bright red. This usually happens during mealtimes when he's not getting fed fast enough. (He does like his food!) Let me tell you, this new trick is charming. :P On a quieter note, the babies tried fresh blueberries today and LOVED them! They couldn't get enough of them and kept leaning forward for me to give them more. I'm glad we found a healthy, easy snack that they like!

March 4- We finally tried green beans tonight and they seemed to be a hit! I was very surprised, to say the least. We got a few funny faces, as we do whenever trying new foods, but both babies ate all of their green beans. Bring on the green poop!

Feb.17- We think that Mila has started doing the sign for "more." She just sticks her arms straight out in front of her and puts her hands together, so it's a little different from the actual sign, which is why we're not positive that's what she's doing. But she only does this little motion at mealtimes, and only when she wants more food, so it looks like something has started to click with her! What a smart little cookie!

Feb. 14- Mila and Lucca have started giving open-mouthed, very slobbery kisses to Mommy and sometimes to Daddy, (if he's shaven). Lucca especially likes to do this! First, he grabs your face very tightly, (so that you can't get away, I guess), then he slowly moves towards you with his head tilted back and his mouth wide open. Sometimes he even sticks his tongue out if he's feeling especially affectionate. Then, he just holds his mouth against your cheek for a few seconds, giggling the whole time. The other day he held Mommy's face so tight that he made her nose bleed! Now that's love!